Agriculture and Food

Anti-smuggling sweep yields ₱4.1-M contraband, 4 arrests in Maguindanao del Sur

ZAMBOANGA CITY (December 9) — Four individuals were arrested and ₱4.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized during a police operation in Maguindanao del Sur, the Bangsamoro police...

PEF turns holidays ‘green,’ rallies public to protect Philippine Eagle

DAVAO CITY  (December 8) — The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) has kicked off its month-long “Your Gifts Save...

How Filipino scientists built a quick test to spot fake stingless bee honey

MANILA  (December 8) — Stingless bee honey has become one of the country’s most sought-after “superfoods.” It’s more...

‘Ghost Project’ in Davao Occ. sparks manhunt; 9 Discaya Firms shut down

MANILA  (December 8) — President Marcos has ordered the DILG and the PNP to track down contractor Sarah...

DOH urges breaking stigma to spark safe sex conversations

MANILA  (December 8) — The Department of Health (DOH) is calling on Filipinos to break the taboo around...
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How Filipino scientists built a quick test to spot fake stingless bee honey

MANILA  (December 8) — Stingless bee honey has become one of the country’s most sought-after “superfoods.” It’s more expensive, harder to produce, and prized...

P10-M agri-aid reaches Davao Occidental — farmers say support is long overdue in a region battling inequality, youth outmigration

DAVAO CITY (December 3)  – After years of chronic underinvestment in some of Mindanao’s most remote farming communities, over PHP10 million in agricultural aid...

Mindanao durian growers gain stronger markets, higher prices amid global demand surge

DAVAO CITY (November 28) — Mindanao’s durian industry is reaping the benefits of rising global demand, with farmers now enjoying improved market access, better...

Philippine fruit exporters breathe easier as US keeps zero tariffs — DA

MANILA (November 21)  — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. says the country’s fruit exporters can finally “breathe easier” after the United States confirmed...

Mobile soil lab brings faster, smarter farming to Davao Occidental

DAVAO CITY (November 18) – Farmers in far-flung Davao Occidental no longer need to travel hours just to know what their soil needs. The...

Mindanao steps up: Davao hosts BIMP-EAGA meetings, trade fair

DAVAO CITY (November 11) — Mindanao is taking the regional spotlight this week as Davao City welcomes delegates from Southeast Asia for the high-level...
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